Fort Myer in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

455th Bombardment Group (Heavy)

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2016

1. 455th Bombardment Group (Heavy) Marker

Inscription.
In memory
455th Bombardment Group (Heavy)
San Giovanni Airfield, Italy
1943-1945

This oak tree, planted April, 1996, is in living memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in the skies over Europe during World War II to preserve our freedoms.
This marker is dedicated to honor all who served.
Group combat mission: 255
Distinguished unit citations: Two
Battle campaigns; Ten
Squadrons: 740th, 741st, 742nd and 743rdDedicated 1996

"Vulgar Vultures" insignia
Image of a B-24
Fifteenth Air Force, 304th Wing insignia

Erected 1996.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.

Location. 38° 52.82′ N, 77° 4.213′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Fort Myer. Memorial is on Roosevelt Drive, 0 miles west of Grant Drive, on the right when traveling north. The marker and memorial tree are in Section 2 of the Arlington National Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Myer VA 22211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Khe Sanh Veterans (a few steps from this marker); 93rd Bombardment Group (Heavy) (within

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shouting distance of this marker); 484th Bombardment Group (within shouting distance of this marker); 503rd Parachute Regimental Combat Team (within shouting distance of this marker); 56th Field Artillery Bn (within shouting distance of this marker); 454th Bombardment Group (within shouting distance of this marker); Field Marshal Sir John Dill (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Underhill (DE-682) Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2016

2. 455th Bombardment Group (Heavy) Marker

The marker and memorial tree in a view towards the south from Roosevelt Drive at Arlington National Cemetery.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.